The Lincoln-Way High School District 210 board held a special meeting Saturday to explain to parents which criteria they are using to determine which one of the four schools they must shutter to help close a budget deficit.

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Parents attend a special meeting Saturday at Lincoln-Way East High School to discuss closing one of the district's four schools.

Parents attend a special meeting Saturday at Lincoln-Way East High School to discuss closing one of the district's four schools. (Frank Vaisvilas / Daily Southtown)

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